Last Updated: October 24, 2024
At News-Ads (https://news-ads.com/), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services. This policy applies to all users in the United States, the European Union, and other regions, in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better user experience and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or other details you provide when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or participating in promotions.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username, password, and preferences.
- Payment Information: For paid services, we collect billing details through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment information on our servers.
Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
- Device and Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical data collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address to provide region-specific content.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from third-party services, such as analytics providers or advertising partners, to enhance our understanding of user behavior and improve our offerings.
How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct Interaction: When you submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.
- Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and server logs collect usage and technical data as you navigate our site.
- Third-Party Sources: Analytics tools like Google Analytics or social media platforms may provide aggregated data about user interactions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and personalize our services, such as delivering relevant news or ads.
- Process transactions and communicate with you about your account or inquiries.
- Improve our website’s functionality, content, and user experience.
- Analyze user behavior to optimize marketing campaigns and site performance.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.
- Send promotional emails or newsletters (with your consent, where required).
Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the EU, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you agree to receive marketing communications or allow cookies.
- Contract: To fulfill services you’ve requested, like subscriptions or account management.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site improvement, or fraud prevention, where our interests do not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with laws like GDPR or tax regulations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your session.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site.
- Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted ads based on your interests.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time via our cookie settings or by adjusting your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties like hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics tools that assist in operating our website, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant ads, with your consent where required.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
- Account data is kept while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure.
- Usage data may be retained for analytics purposes for up to 26 months, as per Google Analytics settings.
- If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless we are legally obligated to retain it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
EU Residents (GDPR)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.
California Residents (CCPA)
- Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, or share.
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data).
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@news-ads.com]. We will respond within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA requests, if extended). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
International Data Transfers
As a website serving users in the US and EU, we may transfer data across borders. For EU users, we ensure that any transfers to the US or other regions comply with GDPR requirements, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses or relying on adequacy decisions where applicable.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please check this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us via the Contact Us page.
For EU users, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or the relevant authority in your EU country.